Lakeland Mar 18, 2018

A Heavenly Gift

IN ANCIENT TIMES, China was heralded as the Land of the Divine. So majestic was its culture that it was thought to be a gift from above. Its
people sought to live their lives in harmony with nature and the universe. It was a world rich with creativity, beauty, and virtue. We now invite
you to visit this lost civilization, through Shen Yun.

Shen Yun pushes the boundaries of the performing arts, melding timeless artistry with cutting-edge innovation—transporting you to a
world where legends come to life. Discover the breathtaking beauty of classical Chinese dance, and treat yourself to Shen Yun’s unique blend
of costuming, high-tech backdrops, and live orchestra. Be prepared for a theater experience like no other.

A Heritage Once Lost

The traditional Chinese culture Shen Yun presents cannot be seen anywhere else in the world—not even in China. There, the ruling
communist regime has viewed China’s rich spiritual and artistic heritage as a threat to its ideology, and for decades sought to erase it. Chinese
artists have suffered untold ordeals over the past century.

But in 2006, a group of Chinese artists came together in New York with a vision of preserving the best of China’s cultural heritage and
sharing it with the world. They drew courage and inspiration from their shared practice of Falun Dafa (or “Falun Gong,” as it is also called)—a
spiritual discipline common to all of Shen Yun’s artists. The company’s repertoire regularly includes important works shedding light on the
plight of believers like themselves in communist China today.

Full Houses Everywhere

Shen Yun is now the world’s premier classical Chinese dance
company. Some people fly from other countries or drive hundreds
of miles to see it. Others see the same performance five or six
times. Why? There’s only one way to find out, and that’s to
experience Shen Yun yourself.

Shen Yun–Leaving Millions in Awe

There is a massive power in this that can embrace the world. It brings great hope... It is truly a touch of heaven.

—Daniel Herman,
Minister of Culture of the Czech Republic

Exquisitely beautiful. An extraordinary experience for us and the children.

—Cate Blanchett,
Academy Award-winning actress

This is a very hopeful performance... I’m leaving inspired, Shen Yun will convey a very positive energy, a sense of hope.

—Hon. Irwin Cotler,
former Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada

—Chi Cao,
star of Mao’s last dancer, principal dancer of Birmingham Royal Ballet

Really out of this world! There is no word to describe it... If I had to, the words might be ‘divine,’ ‘reborn’ and ‘hope’... You have to see it to believe it.

—Christine Walevska,
Master Cellist

It has transcended the technique... they’re performing through their spirit... It's a breath of fresh air, I felt the senses of happiness and peace.

—Elvis Stojko,
figure skater, World champion & Olympic medalist

This is the ultimate performance. I felt like I was in heaven. If people watch this production, their inner souls will be purified. This really is a performance for the very fortunate.

—Choi Yun Xi,
Korean award-winning dance artist

My heart was open and I started to cry. The spirit of hope, beauty, and blessing... it’s a fabulous gift to us.

—Sine Mckenna,
award-winning Celtic singer

Beautiful... A nimble mastery of traditional talents.

—Chicago Tribune

Simply astounding to watch and a pleasure to the ear.

—Opera Online

Extraordinary costumes and vigorous physicality.

—Denver Post

Brilliant choreography... Extravagantly beautiful!

—Broadway World

SHEN YUN HAS only been around for a decade, but these days,
wherever it goes theaters are packed. Some people fly from other countries or
drive hundreds of miles to see it. Others see the same show six times. Why? Many
say there are no words to describe it—you have to see it with your own eyes.